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GV05 YDG

2005 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YDG
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,369 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 118,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 112,147 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 107,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlamps misting (both side)

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working but car is pre 2009 reg

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,976 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 103,976 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,666 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap sealing perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both exh. mounting u/s. (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,149 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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GV05 YDG is a 2005 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV05 YDG is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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